wail

Noun
  1. A cry of sorrow and grief (synset 107226610)
    "their pitiful laments could be heard throughout the ward"
    is a type of: complaint - (formerly) a loud cry (or repeated cries) of pain or rage or sorrow
    same as: lament, lamentation, plaint
Verb
  1. Emit long loud cries (synset 201048804)
    "wail in self-pity"; "howl with sorrow"
    is a type of: call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell - utter a sudden loud cry
    subtypes: squall, waul, wawl - make high-pitched, whiney noises
    same as: howl, roar, ululate, yaup, yawl
  2. Cry weakly or softly (synset 200065796)
    "she wailed with pain"
    is a type of: cry, weep - shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain
    same as: mewl, pule, whimper

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